Human Resources Director
2 days ago
Chichester
What if your next HR leadership role wasn't about maintaining the status quo... but completely transforming it? TalentPool is delighted to be exclusively partnering with a market-leading fresh food manufacturer in the search for a People Director to join the Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of the People function within a business that has experienced significant growth and is now entering an exciting new phase of expansion following its acquisition by a global, family-owned food business. Having grown from Β£150m to Β£280m in revenue over the past eight years, the business has ambitious plans to reach Β£600m over the next five years through its "Double Down" growth strategy. The Opportunity The commercial, operations and supply chain teams are already high-performing. The next priority is transforming the People function into one of the organisation's greatest strengths. This isn't a business looking for someone to simply manage HR. It's looking for someone to redefine it. The CEO is seeking a commercially minded People Director who can build trust across the organisation, elevate the capability of the People team and create a function that is recognised as a genuine strategic partner to the business. You'll have the autonomy, investment and Board backing to make meaningful change. Key Priorities π± Build a high-performing, strategically focused People function π€ Improve engagement and strengthen trust in HR across the business π― Drive talent management, succession planning and leadership capability ποΈ Lead organisation design and workforce planning across multiple manufacturing sites π Improve retention and colleague engagement π Accelerate learning and development to support future growth π Champion the business vision and create a culture where people can thrive. About You You'll be an experienced senior HR leader with a track record of delivering transformation within a fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environment. You'll bring: β Experience leading HR across multi-site operations β Strong commercial acumen and the credibility to influence at Board level β Expertise in organisational design, culture and engagement β A passion for developing high-performing teams β The confidence to challenge, influence and lead change You'll be equally comfortable on the factory floor as you are in the boardroom. Why Join? β¨ Report directly to the CEO and influence business strategy π Join a rapidly growing business backed by a global leader in fresh food π Lead one of the most significant People transformations in the sector π€ Work within a values-led, entrepreneurial culture where you'll have genuine autonomy π Be part of an ambitious growth journey with significant investment in people and capability Package π· Competitive base salary π Profit Share Bonus π Car Allowance π₯ Family Private Medical Insurance & Dental π° Competitive Pension β€οΈ Life Assurance πΏ Flexible Wellbeing Benefits π South Coast | Multi-site | 4 days on-site